Did I do enough
in life and career?
Surrounded by good people
to hold dear?
Did I look in wonder
at this world around me?
Did I notice life’s blessings
and really see?
Did I try enough
to achieve my best?
Did I ever work out
my true life’s quest?
Did I make the most
of the time I had?
Did the joyful times
outweigh the sad?
Did I love enough?
Did hearts unite?
Can I lay down in peace
for my past was bright?
In response to the daily prompt ruminate. I think that the days before death may be a time where many (most?) people go over the ups and downs of life.
Beautiful!
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Thanks for your kind comment 🙂
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very nice….with the confidence in the poem…I conclude…in affirmative….
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Thanks for your kind comment.
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my pleasure…
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I believe that, too. I often wonder if my b-i-l still has enough where-with-all to do that. He told my sister once he was trying to figure out how to get rid of himself so she could be free. We were flabbergasted. But he’s declined a lot since then. I hope you’re keeping all these writings about your m-i-l together. They could possibly make an interesting chronicle of loss.
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Thanks. She was aware yesterday although could only mod and shake her head. She died a few hours ago. It all happened so quickly.
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Beth, I’m so sorry to hear that. It’s always a shock even when you know it’s coming. My prayers are with you guys…
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